The Curious Sexual Effects of Damiana Tea
A Natural Aphrodisiac and a Cure for Many Sex Related Problems
Jun 12, 2009
The Damiana plant grows naturally in the Southwest of the United States and commonly throughout Mexico. For centuries, the Mayans and Aztecs have used Damiana as an aphrodisiac, most commonly in the form of a tea or liqueur. However, Damiana has also been used for more medicinal purposes, often as a general tonic for better health, and especially for health problems related to sexuality.
Is Damiana Proven Scientifically?
When Damiana’s ability to cure sexually related ailments had been scientifically qualified western medicine became interested in Damiana. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia suggests Damiana for "anxiety neurosis with a predominant sexual factor, depression, nervous dyspepsia, atonic constipation, and coital inadequacy." Damiana has also shown strong effects in animal testing. Rats who were previously “sexually sluggish” or impotent increased their mating behaviors and became more fertile and virulent after ingesting Damiana extracts. However, already sexually healthy rats showed no difference after eating Damiana.
How Does Damiana Work?
Although the exact chemical responsible has not been identified in Damiana, the plant is shown to slow down the digestive tract and rush oxygen to male and female genitals. These to factors together aid men in achieving and maintaining an erection. Women who ingest Damiana have an easier time self lubricating and achieving orgasm during intercourse.
Damiana has a fairly nutritious chemical make up. The main constituents that have been identified in Damiana leaves and stems are volatile oils, flavonoids, gonzalitosin, arbutin, tannin and damianin. As well, Damiana contains essential oils, cyanogenic glycosides, thymol and trace amounts of phosphorus.
Asexual Benefits of Damiana
In addition to the direct aphrodisiac effects and sexual benefits of Damiana, the herb has also been identified to help with many asexual ailments, especially when these asexual ailments are also causing, or somehow connected to a sexual issue. Damiana has been known to decrease lethargy and help raise energy levels. As well, it has been known to help control irritable bowel syndrome, nervous dyspepsia and other digestive problems because of its digestive slowing properties. Although not confirmed scientifically, many patients of asthma claim it helps control breathing, relax the lungs, and help the symptoms of asthma. It is also a very popular alternative treatment for many different menstrual disorders.
Where and How to buy Damiana?
You may find Damiana in a few local health food or herbal remedy stores but If you live in a small town or don’t have time to go on a wild goose chase there are many great online sites that sell quality Damiana products. Almost all scientific studies were conducted on Damiana consumed as a tea, however in theory, Damiana supplements and pills have all the same chemicals and nutrients.
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